Career Timeline of Emily Ratajkowski: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Emily Ratajkowski made an impact.
Emily Ratajkowski, also known as EmRata, is an American model and actress. Born in London and raised in California, she began her modeling career early, signing with Ford Models. Ratajkowski gained significant recognition after appearing on the cover of treats! magazine and subsequently starring in music videos, most notably Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," which brought her international fame.
March 2012: Cover of Treats! Magazine
In March 2012, Emily Ratajkowski appeared on the cover of Treats! magazine, which led to her appearance in music videos.
May 2012: Jonathan Leder Photoshoot
In May 2012, Emily Ratajkowski had a photoshoot with Jonathan Leder that later became a point of contention. In 2016, she claimed the photos were being published without her consent and in 2020, she wrote an essay detailing that Leder had sexually assaulted her after the shoot.
March 20, 2013: Release of "Blurred Lines" Music Video
On March 20, 2013, the music video for "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke, featuring Emily Ratajkowski, was released, propelling her to global fame.
July 2013: Cover of CR Fashion Book
In July 2013, Emily Ratajkowski was on the cover of CR Fashion Book, in erotic scenes with Karlie Kloss and male models, photographed by Bruce Weber.
October 2013: Named Woman of the Year by Esquire
In October 2013, Esquire magazine named Emily Ratajkowski "Woman of the Year", recognizing her rising prominence.
2013: Filming of "Blurred Lines" Music Video
During the 2013 filming of the music video for the song "Blurred Lines", Emily Ratajkowski alleges that Robin Thicke groped her breasts without her consent, an incident she detailed in her 2021 book, "My Body".
2013: Lookbook Video with Phillip Lopez
In 2013, Emily Ratajkowski worked with Phillip Lopez on a lookbook video. Years later, this video became the subject of controversy when Tyga used it in an unofficial music video, leading to its removal following complaints from Ratajkowski.
July 2014: American GQ Cover Story
On June 24, in July 2014, Emily Ratajkowski appeared topless in the American GQ cover story, which caused controversy at Lands' End.
September 26, 2014: Gone Girl Premiere
Days after Gone Girl's September 26, 2014, New York Film Festival premiere, Ratajkowski became the cover model for the November 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan.
October 30, 2014: Appearance in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Trailer
On October 30, 2014, Emily Ratajkowski appeared with Taylor Kitsch in the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare live-action trailer.
November 2014: Cosmopolitan Cover Model
Days after Gone Girl's September 26, 2014, New York Film Festival premiere, Ratajkowski became the cover model for the November 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan.
August 2015: Release of "We Are Your Friends"
In August 2015, "We Are Your Friends", a Warner Bros. Pictures film, was released, featuring Emily Ratajkowski as Sophie. Critics like Richard Roeper and Wesley Morris commented that Ratajkowski's portrayal of an attractive love interest lacked demonstrable acting talent.
September 17, 2015: Runway Debut for Marc Jacobs
On September 17, 2015, Emily Ratajkowski made her runway debut for Marc Jacobs at the spring/summer 2016 New York Fashion Week finale.
February 7, 2016: Buick Super Bowl Ad
On February 7, 2016, during Super Bowl 50, a Buick Super Bowl ad for its Cascada convertible featured Emily Ratajkowski and Odell Beckham Jr.
February 2016: Ratajkowski Cast in "In Darkness"
In February 2016, Emily Ratajkowski was cast in the film "In Darkness", alongside Natalie Dormer, Ed Skrein, and Stacy Martin, marking another role in her acting career.
February 2016: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders
On the eve of the February 2016 New Hampshire Democratic primary, Emily Ratajkowski spoke at a Bernie Sanders rally in New Hampshire to endorse his campaign, addressing Gloria Steinem's statement about young female Sanders supporters.
February 16, 2016: Ratajkowski describes pressure around sexuality in Lenny Letter
On February 16, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski described the pressure she endured as a youth regarding her sexuality and female sexual empowerment in Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter newsletter. The letter was republished by Elle, Esquire, and Harper's Bazaar and received praise for Ratajkowski's observations on societal expectations.
March 9, 2016: Walked Runway for Miu Miu at Paris Fashion Week
On March 9, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski walked the Paris Fashion Week runway for Miu Miu for fall/winter 2016 fashions.
March 2016: Ratajkowski defends Kim Kardashian's nude selfie
In March 2016, Emily Ratajkowski defended Kim Kardashian after Kardashian posted a controversial nude selfie on Instagram. Ratajkowski asserted women's rights to express their sexuality and share their bodies. Kardashian and Ratajkowski advocated for female sexual empowerment, generating a positive response on social media, though facing criticism from commentators like Piers Morgan.
August 2016: Vogue Germany Cover Appearance
In August 2016, Emily Ratajkowski was featured as one of five models on alternate covers of Vogue Germany, alongside Stella Maxwell, Irina Shayk, Lily Aldridge, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
September 22, 2016: Appearance on Netflix's Easy
On September 22, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski appeared in an episode of Joe Swanberg's Netflix series, Easy. Her role as a lifecasting selfie artist garnered mixed reviews.
November 2016: Attached to "Lying and Stealing"
By November 2016, Emily Ratajkowski was attached to the film "Lying and Stealing", which also starred Theo James, indicating a new project in her acting career.
March 2017: Face of DKNY Intimates
In March 2017, Emily Ratajkowski became the face of DKNY intimates, signifying a new endorsement deal.
August 2017: Harper's Bazaar Cover and Bag Collection Design for The Kooples
In August 2017, Emily Ratajkowski was featured on the cover of Australian Harper's Bazaar and was also enlisted to design a 38-piece bag collection, named "Emily By The Kooples", for the French fashion brand The Kooples.
September 23, 2017: Milan Fashion Week Runway for Bottega Veneta
On September 23, 2017, Emily Ratajkowski walked the Milan Fashion Week runway for Bottega Veneta, marking an appearance in a high-profile fashion event.
October 2017: Vogue Feature Article Celebrating Stylistic Excellence
In October 2017, American Vogue ran a feature article celebrating Emily Ratajkowski's "stylistic excellence," highlighting her influence in the fashion world.
November 16, 2017: Launch of Swimwear Brand Inamorata
On November 16, 2017, Emily Ratajkowski's swimwear line, Inamorata, went live, featuring three bikini separates and three one-piece swimsuits, marking her entry into fashion entrepreneurship.
2017: Cover Appearances in Vogue España, InStyle, Marie Claire, and L'Officiel
In 2017, Emily Ratajkowski began the year with a February Vogue España cover, a March U.S. InStyle cover, and May covers of American Marie Claire and French L'Officiel, highlighting her prominence in the fashion industry.
January 2018: Kérastase Ambassador
In January 2018, Emily Ratajkowski shot a fashion campaign with Inez and Vinoodh, becoming the new ambassador for Kérastase, which British Vogue noted as her first beauty campaign.
March 29, 2018: Cast in NBC Pilot Bright Futures
On March 29, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski was cast as a series regular in the NBC pilot Bright Futures, though the show was not picked up for the 2018-19 schedule.
May 30, 2018: Launch of Jewelry Collection with Spinelli Kilcollin
On May 30, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski's mythology-themed jewelry collection, "EmRata x Spinelli Kilcollin", launched at Barneys New York, with prices starting at $6,000.
June 2018: Marie Claire Cover Feature
In June 2018, Emily Ratajkowski was featured on the cover of Marie Claire, marking another significant magazine appearance.
September 21, 2018: Milan Fashion Week Runway for Versace
On September 21, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski walked the Milan Fashion Week runway for Versace, adding another high-profile fashion event to her resume.
2020: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders for Democratic Nomination
In 2020, Emily Ratajkowski again endorsed Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination, continuing her involvement in political activism.
November 2021: Publication of "My Body"
In November 2021, Emily Ratajkowski's collection of essays, "My Body", was published, described as a deeply honest investigation of womanhood and commodification. An excerpt describing an incident with Robin Thicke during the filming of "Blurred Lines" leaked, leading to Ratajkowski expressing her frustration over the loss of control over her narrative.
2021: Ratajkowski publishes 'My Body'
In 2021, Emily Ratajkowski published her first book, 'My Body', which included previously released essays and personal stories. An excerpt from the book was featured in The Guardian.
October 2022: Launch of "High Low with EmRata" Podcast
In October 2022, Emily Ratajkowski partnered with Sony Music Entertainment to launch a podcast entitled "High Low with EmRata", marking her foray into podcasting.
2022: Quit Acting
In 2022, following an unsuccessful audition for Triangle of Sadness, Emily Ratajkowski quit acting and fired her team, citing a lack of trust and feeling objectified in Hollywood.
January 2023: Face of Versace's Spring/Summer 2023 Campaign
In January 2023, Emily Ratajkowski became the face of Versace's Spring/Summer 2023 campaign, continuing her work in high-fashion modeling.
2024: Joins Too Much series
Despite quitting acting, in 2024, Emily Ratajkowski joined Too Much, a series created by Lena Dunham, marking a return to acting.
May 2025: Featured in The New Yorker's Power Houses
In May 2025, Emily Ratajkowski was featured in The New Yorker's ‘Power Houses: Inside the Living Rooms of Notable New Yorkers’, recognizing her influence and status.
September 2025: Partnership with Lounge for AW25 Campaign
In September 2025, Emily Ratajkowski partnered with Lounge to launch their AW25 campaign, indicating future projects in the fashion industry.
2025: Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani
During the 2025 New York City mayoral election, Emily Ratajkowski endorsed the Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani, indicating her continued interest in political endorsements.
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